Overview

Rackspace is looking for senior systems engineers/hackers/automators to help automate and deliver the next generation of Rackspace security products. As a member of the Defensive Infrastructure team in Rackspace Managed Security(RMS) you will participate in projects that bind various customer environments together with innovative security related products. The role you will play will help define a solid enterprise system that will change the face of Rackspace managed services.

Working in Rackspace Managed Security, you will be automating/monitoring/testing and deploying security products that are part of the foundational software systems critical to running RMS in any cloud or environment. As a result, you will have an opportunity to work on a high impact, high visibility team that will take fanatical support to new heights.

Responsible for architectural design and development of hardware, software, and the networking systems. Provides an architectural framework for system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Implements standards and guidelines. Analyzes systems and performance usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements. Keeps informed of emerging technologies.

  • Advanced knowledge of MIS objectives and strategies.
  • Advanced technical knowledge in technology methodologies, design, and implementation. Excellent analytical and design skills at multi-product/multi-environment level.
  • Aware of business issues as they impact overall project plans.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • PC’s, hardware equipment, various database and software applications, and networking systems.
  • Responsible for moderately complex architectural design and development of hardware, software and networking systems.
  • Analyzes systems and determines business requirements.
  • Ensures completeness and compatibility of the technical infrastructure to support system performance.
  • Keeps informed of new technology.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science.
  • Usually requires 4-5 years of information systems architecture and project management experience.

About Rackspace

Rackspace (NYSE: RAX), the #1 managed cloud company, helps businesses tap the power of cloud computing without the complexity and cost of managing it on their own.

Rackspace engineers deliver specialized expertise, easy-to-use tools, and Fanatical Support® for leading technologies developed by AWS, Google, Microsoft, OpenStack, VMware and others.

The company serves customers in 120 countries, including two-thirds of the FORTUNE 100. Rackspace was named a leader in the 2015 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Enabled Managed Hosting, and has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, and others as one of the best companies to work for.

It starts with each of our over 6,000 employees worldwide bringing their passion and technology expertise with them every day. Rackers always do whatever it takes to push our customer workloads to perform faster and scale larger, all with superior security.

Web Hosting. Mobile Apps. E-Commerce. Big Data. Disaster Recovery. Dev Testing. Our vast array of over 200,000 customers touch lives every day from pizza delivery to expanding the bounds of mobile gaming to uncovering the origins of the universe and beyond. They don’t do second best and neither do we.

Do you have what it takes? Are you ready to partner with one of the most innovative companies across the globe?
If so, then what are you waiting for? JOIN US!